Category: Behaviors
An Unusual Cormorant Fishing Technique
It isn’t known if this is a novel technique unique to only a few individuals or it’s more widespread among cormorants but just hadn’t been seen or recorded before. Either way, I think it’s fascinating.
Belted Kingfisher Beating Up On A Fish
They say that a little motion blur can be a good thing because of the action it implies. I’m far from convinced that’s true but opinions may (or may not) vary.
Male Sage Grouse Strutting On The Lek
I don’t believe I’ve ever been colder while photographing birds than I was with these grouse on their lek
Male American Kestrel With A Big Fat Vole
In fact it’s one of the largest voles I’ve seen (don’t worry, there’s nothing graphic here).
Sage Thrasher Throwing Up Multiple Fruit Pits
This series of photos may be just a little too timely for anyone who partied too hearty last night on New Year’s Eve… 🙂
Western Meadowlark Taking Off With Prey
An Avocet Sandwich
A Merry Christmas To All Of My Feathered Photography Friends
I don’t have many Christmassy photos but this one certainly has the feel of the season.
Great Horned Owl Chicks Sure Do Like To Wander
At least those youngsters on the Montana family farm like to wander but they’re always raised in the dark and confined interiors of old granaries. I’ve often wondered if GHO chicks raised in trees do the same thing at this tender age but I have little experience with that situation.
Ferruginous Hawk Throwing A Pellet
In the past I’ve photographed many buteo species regurgitating pellets but until two days ago I’d never done it with a Ferruginous Hawk. And the aftermath of this event was entertaining for me and perhaps for the hawk too. I’d never seen it happen before and I have to wonder if the hawk had.
A White-crowned Sparrow And The Controversy Over Phragmites Control
Does phragmites really deserve its nasty reputation as an invasive species that “should be removed at any cost”?
The Changing Fortunes Of Farmington Bay WMA As A Bald Eagle Wintering Area
Some history of the “glory days” with Bald Eagles at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area and some thoughts on what potentially happened to those days.
Loggerhead Shrike Courtship Feeding Behavior
I don’t know precisely which courtship stage this pair was in but they were clearly having a bonding moment.
Double-crested Cormorants Doing What Cormorants Do
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An Unusual Cormorant Fishing Technique
It isn’t known if this is a novel technique unique to only a few individuals or it’s more widespread among cormorants but just hadn’t been seen or recorded before. Either way, I think it’s fascinating.
Belted Kingfisher Beating Up On A Fish
They say that a little motion blur can be a good thing because of the action it implies. I’m far from convinced that’s true but opinions may (or may not) vary.
Male Sage Grouse Strutting On The Lek
I don’t believe I’ve ever been colder while photographing birds than I was with these grouse on their lek
Male American Kestrel With A Big Fat Vole
In fact it’s one of the largest voles I’ve seen (don’t worry, there’s nothing graphic here).
Sage Thrasher Throwing Up Multiple Fruit Pits
This series of photos may be just a little too timely for anyone who partied too hearty last night on New Year’s Eve… 🙂
Western Meadowlark Taking Off With Prey
An Avocet Sandwich
A Merry Christmas To All Of My Feathered Photography Friends
I don’t have many Christmassy photos but this one certainly has the feel of the season.
Great Horned Owl Chicks Sure Do Like To Wander
At least those youngsters on the Montana family farm like to wander but they’re always raised in the dark and confined interiors of old granaries. I’ve often wondered if GHO chicks raised in trees do the same thing at this tender age but I have little experience with that situation.
Ferruginous Hawk Throwing A Pellet
In the past I’ve photographed many buteo species regurgitating pellets but until two days ago I’d never done it with a Ferruginous Hawk. And the aftermath of this event was entertaining for me and perhaps for the hawk too. I’d never seen it happen before and I have to wonder if the hawk had.
A White-crowned Sparrow And The Controversy Over Phragmites Control
Does phragmites really deserve its nasty reputation as an invasive species that “should be removed at any cost”?
The Changing Fortunes Of Farmington Bay WMA As A Bald Eagle Wintering Area
Some history of the “glory days” with Bald Eagles at Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area and some thoughts on what potentially happened to those days.
Loggerhead Shrike Courtship Feeding Behavior
I don’t know precisely which courtship stage this pair was in but they were clearly having a bonding moment.
